Chase Tracker for the Sprint Cup begins with the GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway
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Stewart Inspiration Kicks Off the Chase at Chicagoland
Stewart during 2011 practice at Chicagoland Speedway
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The midwest has it’s share of NASCAR drivers and midwesterners love cheering for their favorite guys and gals on the track – especially at Chicagoland Speedway, the first race in every drivers’ quest to win a coveted Sprint Cup championship.
Last year, Indiana native Tony Stewart, won at Chicagoland Speedway inspiring everyone by getting his first of five wins in the ten-race Chase and his third Cup championship. His #14 team went from, Stewart’s own assessment of not even belonging in the field of title contenders, to becoming the best of the rest and winning the 2011 Sprint Cup trophy. Continue reading
GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway Preview
Stewart wins first race of the 2011 Chase at Chicagoland
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Race Info
Date- Sunday September 16th, 2012
Location- Joliet, Illinois
Start time- 2:16 PM EST/ 1:16 PM CT
Distance- 267 Laps, 400.5 Miles
Broadcast TV- ESPN
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NASCAR News & Views – Volume 42 – September 3 – 9, 2012
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September 3 – 9, 2012
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Bowyer Comes Back from Spin to Win at Richmond
Bowyer celebrates a win at Richmond
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| By Jason Schultz
The race that didn’t end until after 1:00 AM Eastern Time sent Clint Bowyer to victory lane for the second time this season. Bowyer had previously won at Sonoma in June, earlier this season. This win gave Bowyer more bonus points heading into the Chase that will begin at Chicagoland Speedway next weekend. Continue reading |